Xploring Hungary: Grassalkovich Palace in Gödöllő
- 2 Feb 2022 11:58 AM
The history of the Baroque castle started in 1735 when construction began on order of Antal I Grassalkovich, a confidant of Maria Theresa. By 1745, the first U-shaped building enclosing the inner courtyard was finished, along with the banquet hall and royal suites.
Two wings were added to the building later: the southern wing housing the stables and hayloft, the northern wings housing a Roman Catholic church, still operating today.
In a couple of years, the son of the count also established a Baroque stone theatre within the building which, at the time, only functioned as a seasonal theater when the German theatre troupes performing in Buda, Pest and Győr attended.
Click here to virtually visit the Royal Palace in Gödöllő
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